Manuel Cordray
Owner & Entrepreneur | Catering by Cordre - Premium Event Catering | CORE K9 Gently Cooked Dog Food | Creating Exceptional Experiences for People & Pets.
- Role
- Co-founder & Executive Chef at Catering By Cordre
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Co-founder & Executive Chef
Aug 2015 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Catering by Cordrè is a chef-driven catering company delivering culinary excellence to corporate clients, weddings, and private events throughout Charlotte and the Carolinas. We\'ve built a reputation as the \"King of Catering in the Queen City.\"What We Deliver:*Full-service catering for events ranging from intimate gatherings to 500+ guests*Customized menus spanning American, BBQ, Caribbean, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, and multicultural cuisines*White-glove service from setup to breakdownKey Accomplishments:*10 years of consistent growth serving the Carolinas*80% corporate client base with long-term partnerships*Featured in Fox News, The Charlotte Observer, Prep Magazine, and WCCB Charlotte*Sought-after restaurant consultant for Emilio\'s, 1900 Mexican Grill, Salsa\'s, and moreMy Journey: Before founding Catering by Cordrè, I served as Executive Chef at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill for 10+ years, managed three Bluegrass Hospitality Group venues (Sal\'s Chop House, Malone\'s Banquets, Harry\'s Pub), and owned Family Soul Restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky. I\'m a graduate of Sullivan University School of Culinary Arts.My Philosophy: Listen to our clients\' wishes and exceed all expectations with meticulous menu planning, unparalleled service, and uncommon creativity.Skills: Executive Chef · Menu Development · Event Catering · Culinary Arts · Team Leadership · Food & Beverage Operations · Client Relations · Restaurant Consulting
Education
Sullivan University
Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Employee Training
- Drive Results
- Menu Development
- Culinary Skills
- Mentoring
- Purchase Orders
- Management
- Fine Dining
- Quality Control
- Inventory Control
- Coaching
- Hospitality
- Restaurant Management
- Restaurants
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service
- Food
- Catering
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